About

I am Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Judaism and Chair of the Department of Textual, Historical and Systematic Studies of Judaism and Christianity at Radboud University Nijmegen, where I conduct research on the intellectual, cultural, and social history of ancient Israel and Judah. My current work employs social scientific research on migration, trauma, and imperial-colonial power to interpret biblical and extra-biblical evidence relating to the impact of displacement on Israelite and Judahite identities; previous projects have drawn on anthropology, archaeology, translation theory, and film studies. I also have an interest in ethics and social justice, especially in ways that historical research can contribute to contemporary ethical conversations. Prospective doctoral students with related interests are invited to make contact by email.